Addiction Services Counselor

Location Address: 520 Osborne Rd NE Fridley, MN 55432 Date Posted: October 08, 2025 Department: 38024265 Unity Substance Abuse Outpatient Shift: Day/Evening (United States of America) Shift Length: 8 hour shift Hours Per Week: 40 Union Contract: Non-Union-NCT Weekend Rotation: None Job Summary: As an Addiction Services Counselor at Allina Health, you will utilize critical thinking to provide comprehensive patient care through assessment, planning, and counseling. You will facilitate individual and group sessions, coordinate with community agencies, and advocate for patients, ensuring a centered approach to addiction treatment. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the journey to recovery and wellness. Key Position Details: 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two week pay period 8 hour Day/Evening shifts No weekends Learn more about the Center for Mental Health and Addiction located on the Mercy Hospital-Unity Campus: https://players.brightcove.net/pages/v1/index.html?accountId=48346509001&playerId=default&videoId=6358847267112&autoplay=true Job Description: Utilizes critical thinking skills in the counseling process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care. Provision of patient care is based on care management, quality/resource, stewardship, patient advocacy/customer service and role modeling. Accountable for professional practice of counseling and participation in the interdisciplinary care delivery model. Principle Responsibilities Assessment/reassessment Perform initial assessment and screen for admission to addiction services. Complete comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment of patient. Reassess patient and progress in treatment. Crisis support and management. Meet requirements for 245G and third-party payers. Treatment Planning Complete treatment plan per department process. Documentation of patient, and family if appropriate, participation in development of treatment plan. Review treatment plan with patient at regular intervals. Initiate referrals to internal/external providers and agencies. Coordinate discharge and transition planning. Provision of Treatment Facilitate group and individual counseling, as identified by treatment plan. Coordinate treatment with other community agencies/providers, when appropriate. Provide patient and family education, as needed. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Associates degree in Behavioral Sciences Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Sciences Experience in a treatment program Licenses/Certifications Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor - MN Board of Behavioral Health & Therapy required upon hire Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below: Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire Physical Demands Sedentary: Lifting weight up to 10 lbs. occasionally, negligible weight frequently Pay Range Pay Range: $25.50 to $34.94 per hour The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work. Benefit Summary Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. Thats why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being mind, body, spirit and community of you and your family members. Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes up to $100 in well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey. In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events. Benefits include: Medical/Dental PTO/Time Away Retirement Savings Plans Life Insurance Short-term/Long-term Disability Paid Caregiver Leave Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness) Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer *Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union. People at Allina Health have a career of making a difference in the lives of the millions of patients we see each year at our 90+ clinics, 12 hospitals and through a wide variety of specialty care services in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Were a not-for-profit organization committed to enriching your career by providing ongoing training, competitive compensation, support for work-life balance and ways to give back to the communities we serve. Join our team of 27,000+ employees your career opportunities are limitless! Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere for our employees, patients, and community. Allina Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and will make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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